(WGR 550) -- The United States is the 19th nation to qualify for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa after a thrilling 3-2 road victory in hostile Honduras.
Unlikely starter Conor Casey tallied twice as the States countered the game's first tally. His first goal came off an attempted header that connected with the top of his back and bounded into the Honduran net. The second came off a beautiful feed from Landon Donovan, who later scored off a free kick to put the States up, 3-1.
Honduras' Julio Leon made it interesting late, scoring his second of the game to halve America's lead, and the game looked all but tied when Jonathan Spector was whistled for a handball in the goal area late in the goings. Yet immensely talented Carlos Pavon sailed his penalty kick high, and missed on a late header a few minutes later, sending Honduras into a very dangerous spot if they want to end up in South Africa. With the political unrest in Honduras, here's hoping Pavon safety in his home nation.
The United States remains in first in the North and Central America qualifying group known as CONCACAF, and will likely need a win Wednesday against Costa Rica in Washington, D.C., to finish on top. It won't be easy, as Costa Rica will need a win to ensure a trip to South Africa, while Honduras will have to beat El Salvador and hope the Costa Ricans tie or lose to the States. The fourth place team in the group will take on the fifth place team in South America for the final allotted position in the World Cup.
Joining the States in South Africa so far are:
Australia
Brazil
Chile
Denmark
England
Germany
Ghana
Italy
Ivory Coast
Japan
Korea DPR
Korea Republic
Mexico
Netherlands
Paraguay
Serbia
South Africa
Spain
32 teams in total will qualify for next summer's tournament.
I'm glad that this is something that we are starting to expect. It's about time with have decent expectations for soccer in this country! -B.Z.
10/11/2009 1:15AM
ummm
who the hell cares. this is buffalo, ny, usa. not a third world country. soccer sucks
10/11/2009 9:00AM
RE: ummmmm
They're all gonna laugh at you.
10/11/2009 9:27AM
idiot
this isnt about liking or not liking soccer its about your country qualifying for the biggest world sporting event. go put on your zubaz drink your genny and talk about how awesome lackawanna is. way to be a tard.
10/11/2009 10:52AM
Nice
Sounded like it was a great game.
Wish the game would have been on TV!
10/11/2009 3:08PM
Donovan
They'll go as far as Landon Donovan takes them. Far and away the BEST soccer player Team USA has ever seen.
10/11/2009 5:05PM
Good to hear
Im looking forward to the world cup. The only soccer i ever watch.
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